IN DIS TREE – 4 WHAT?

Authors

  • Dieter Hartmann
  • Teresa Hattingh School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. SAIIE council

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7166/29-3-2050

Abstract

The fourth industrial revolution has become a popular topic in nearly every industry in South Africa. But what exactly does everyone mean by this revolution, and what is its potential impact on South African companies? This paper presents thoughts on the history and purpose of the fourth industrial revolution, and compares this with the context, trends, and needs of manufacturing organisations in South Africa. The paper then presents thoughts on how best to integrate the benefits that can be achieved with an internationally oriented view of industrial development, while being sensitive to the implications in a local context.

Author Biography

Teresa Hattingh, School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. SAIIE council

Lecturer of Industrial Engineering

School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

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Published

2018-11-09

How to Cite

Hartmann, D., & Hattingh, T. (2018). IN DIS TREE – 4 WHAT?. The South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 29(3), 1–11. https://doi.org/10.7166/29-3-2050

Issue

Vol. 29 No. 3 (2018)

Section

Feature Articles

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